Can’t See The Forest For The Trees?

kimduke | How To Focus | Monday, August 27th, 2007

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In business and in life – there will be times when you feel there are SO MANY OPTIONS.

And quite frankly, you don’t have a clue where to start.

Know what I do when the world starts to spin?

I head to my tree house.

Yes – I have my very own tree house sitting high above 3 1/2 acres of trees.

Two Perspectives For Fresh Thinking

The great thing is there are 2 perspectives from the tree house.  Both beautiful, both relaxing and both offering me fresh takes on the ever-changing landscape.

  • The high one that overlooks the tree tops.
  • The one underneath with a tire swing and a bench that looks into the field and bushes.

It’s basic but it does the job.

“And what is the job” you ask?

Getting my head together in a quiet place.

Can You See The Forest For The Trees?

Hey listen.

It doesn’t matter what state of growth you are in business or selling – at times it will feel overwhelming.

I have a fabulous virtual team of people helping my business grow but they still need direction from me.

The thing is – I need direction from me too.

So when all this sales stuff is starting to drive you crazy – go find a place outside with a pen and a notepad.

And ask yourself this question (the very same question I ask myself in my tree house every day)

“What is the MOST IMPORTANT THING I need to do to grow my business today?”

Don’t focus on a million things and get nothing done.

Instead focus on ONE THING TODAY that will help take you another level.

Following up with a client, preparing for a meeting, launching an e-zine…deep down you will know the most important thing that needs to happen.

(Probably the one you have been avoiding lady!)

It will give you clarity and keep you on track so you don’t have STUNTED GROWTH.

Who said so?

Your Sales Diva and her trees

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2 Comments »

  1. Calling clients to make appointments for my next sample show beginning April 30th. I need to call to get the ladies in to see the trunk show, I need to make lots of appointments, but calling is hard and I thank you for your positive slant, and will try not to take anything personally. I am just building my business in San Francisco, and it is a tough market, but I have high hopes. I read your comments and try to learn from all you say.

    Thanks,
    Lois Ehrenfeld de Buren

    Comment by Lois Ehrenfeld de Buren — April 15, 2010 @ 8:39 am

  2. HI Lois,

    Are you keeping track of the clients from Trunk Show to Trunk Show? One of the best things to do in business is to create a community who trust you and usually have purchased from you in the past.

    Get an ezine going – get on Facebook and giving previews of some of those clothes you’re selling!

    Have fun – you can do it – AND don’t cold call. Women hate that.

    Thanks for your note!’ Kim

    Comment by kimduke — April 15, 2010 @ 7:46 pm

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